Woman mistakes gunfire for fireworks, shot in both legs in Flint

FLINT, MI -- What a woman thought was firecrackers was actually her being shot in both legs while talking with a friend, according to a police report.

The victim told police she was standing at her friend's car, with the door open as the pair were talking around 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the 200 block of East Baker Street. The woman said they heard several sounds that resembled firecrackers. Shortly after the sounds, police said the victim told her friend she believed she had been shot.

According to the report, the bullet went through-and-through both legs missing all arteries, veins, and bones. The woman was listed in good condition at an area hospital and later released.

The victim's friend told police she didn't see anything or anyone after her friend was shot. No suspect information was given in the police report.